Change has been constant in college sports, especially over the past half-decade.
Things could get a lot more complicated, while having nothing to do with NIL or the transfer portal.
According to Brett McMurphy of Action Network, the NCAA’s Division I Council will vote on changing the betting rules for players and staff members.
The proposal would alter sports betting rules so student-athletes and college staff members could bet on professional sports. If these individuals currently bet on pro sports, they would be due for punishment.
The proposal only applies to pro sports and would still be illegal to bet on college sports. This comes as more professional teams pair up with betting networks, like the Pittsburgh Pirates’ starting lineup graphics presented by bet365.
The NCAA Division I Council will vote on the legislation in October.
Much of the initial social media response has been against the move, wondering, “what could go wrong?”
Add Nittany Sports Now as a preferred source in Google! Click here to add us.Legislation was passed earlier this year for universities to distribute $20 million to athletes, in an effort to compensate players for earned revenue.
There is no cap or floor system on NIL, acting as a free-for-all with some players choosing a school from the highest bidder.
NIL has done good things and bad for the current and future of college athletics. It’s surely one reason why Penn State was able to keep the core of its roster together.
Drew Allar, Nick Singleton, Kaytron Allen, Dani Dennis-Sutton, Zane Durant, and Zakee Wheatley all returned for a redemption season to get over the hump and win a national championship.
Allowing players and staffers to bet on pro sports opens the door to new possibilities and significant conversations.
The committee will have four months to decide if opening the door to sports betting is truly a good idea.
